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alex_medici    3

alex_medici
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I have always enjoyed Water, its my drink when I wake up and before I go to sleep, but now I am 6 days out of my surgery and I am devastated ( i know it might seem exaggerated but it's the only word i can think of to describe how i feel ) I can't drink as much water as I did pre surgery. I know a lot of people say this regret is fleeting and when the weight falls off i'll feel better but, will I ever be able to drink ( by drink i mean gulp down) copious amounts of water ever again? I don't feel hungry nor thirsty but the thought that this is how i'll be forever is causing me anguish.

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tfalk69    8

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I was the same way with Water pre-op. I am 3 mos out and just starting to get back to my old water ways, but still not as much. It just didn't taste good after surgery so I'd put a lemon slice in to change the ph and that helped. Still can't gulp but I can do a 16 oz bottle of plain water pretty quick when I'm thirsty. It may not be the same but will get better!!


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HeatherS.    230

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Everyone is right. I grew up in the desert, and I don't find sweet things refreshing, so I definitely had my struggles. I'm three months out, and finally Water is my friend again. I can't take big gulps still, but I can drink a bottle of water within a short ish span of time.

Granted, that's a 16oz bottle, and before, I could toss down 32oz easily in a go.

I'm getting better at not letting thirst get ahead of what I can consume. That helps.

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MemphisWLS    58

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Alex that was me in February. I am exactly 5 months out and can drink as much as I want. It will get better. Everything gets better with time with this surgery. And yes the hunger will come back too, enjoy this period!!!

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Sleeve1stFitNext    924

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I am 3 months post op. I cannot take huge gulps of Water. However, I can drink a lot of water straight.

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Mzdiggs    169

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Patience I'm 18 months post op love Water but have to pace that guzzle.

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GrrlAnn    177

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That freaked me out too. You just have to wait.

I am 5.5 months out and I have been able to gulp Water on an empty stomach for a while. I can drink 4 oz without stopping and can drink another 4 oz a few minutes later. For me, this satisfies my need to guzzle water.

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HeatherS.    230

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Update time!!! It's hot today here in Los Angeles, and without even thinking about it, I straight up guzzled half a bottle of Water.

This is a first for me since surgery, and the closest to an ill effect is very very slight nausea (which I'm prone to anyway, so that's probably just me).

Im only 3 months out, so hang in there, OP. You'll get there. While I was still struggling with the water nausea and inability to drink much, I found that herbal teas and infused waters were easier to drink than plain water.

Just keep checking in with yourself and watch out for dehydration. It'll happen.

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Lannie    135

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I'm weeks post-op. I can now take normal sized drinks...normally 3 -4 oz at a time. Then I have to wait a few minutes (>10) and can drink again.

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MowryRocks    679

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4 hours ago, cvrgurl said:

I'm 2 weeks and Water is a struggle it actually makes me nauseous and I used to love Water but I know it will get better

yep, 9 months out and I drink 80-100 oz per day! Keep fighting the good fight.

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alex_medici    3

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Thank you for all the words of encouragement everyone!! I've sort of felt like I was alone in this battle, till i found this page and realised we are in this together. I am now a month and 4 days out of my surgery and have lost over almost 29 pounds, I haven't been below 250lbs in 10 years.:778_heartbeat: I am getting better at drinking Water too, but I find i'm craving for sweet drinks? I add cordial or go for fruit shakes?

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CocoNina    210

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I love Water too, specifically very cold water. I could gulp my water again on my 1st month post-op, with an empty stomach.


Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 145 lbs, now ready to lose 15 more past goal.
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

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